LUDLOW, Vt. – At their April 1 board meeting, the Two Rivers Supervisory Union Board updated board assignments, acknowledged several new hires within the district, and learned about upcoming summer educational programming to help in student recovery. Board member Paul … Continued
Dear Editor, I urge our state government not to support the current proposal, which would put the burden of the retirement shortfall on our teachers and state employees. The current teachers and state employees should be not responsible for the … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Area Parent Child Center and friends are once again celebrating the annual Week of the Young Child in a creative way and they need your help. Now through April 16, community members, businesses, and schools … Continued
REGION – Local election results came back with few surprises as Cavendish, Chester, and Ludlow voters all approved their articles, along with the budgets of Green Mountain Unified School District, River Valley Technical Center, and Ludlow Mount Holly Unified Union … Continued
Dear Editor, I am writing to request your support of the Springfield School District 2021 budget. The school board and budget committee spent several meetings reviewing the operating budget, asking questions, having discussions, and unanimously approving the school budget sent … Continued
Dear Editor, Civics education. It requires real effort to focus on anything but Covid-19 and the transfer of power, but life and its lesser concerns go on. A tri-partisan group of senators, including local colleagues Sen. Clarkson, Sen. McDonald, and … Continued
REGION – The Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students in recognition of volunteered time and talent. These scholarships are open to students in communities served by the Crown Point Board of Realtors – Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, … Continued
Dear Editor, Lisa earned her high school diploma at age 59 this past June. Born in Vermont, her education was interrupted due to an unplanned pregnancy. Lisa spent 20 years working as a nurse’s aide and raising her two children … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is now offering a new way for Vermonters to obtain their bowhunter certification through an online-only education course. To protect the health and safety of staff, instructors, and students during the … Continued
Earlier this summer, my team set a goal for our state: If our positive health trends continue, let’s return to in-person instruction for our kids in the fall. Our core principle has been to help school districts safely provide every … Continued